SOME/IP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SOME/IP
Alex V.
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Jaya V.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies Limited
- Developed AUTOSAR applications using Eclipse RCP for RTA-CAR AUTOSAR stack from ETAS
- Collaborated with Platform and Isolar-A teams on ASW development and testing workflows
- Implemented UI automation testing using Java SWTBot framework, enhancing regression coverage
- Built microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular for internal tooling
- Enhanced AUTOSAR toolchain reliability through cross-team collaboration in development and testing
Tilmann S.
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Shaffi S.
Last position:
Software Architect at Volkswagen AG
- Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
- Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
- Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
- Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.
Cosmin I.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE
- Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
- Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
- Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
- Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
- Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
- Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
- Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
- Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.
Applied qualifications:
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management – KPM
- ODIS
- E-SYS
- Agile methodologies
Yan O.
Last position:
Software Developer (C++, Python) at Vaillant Heizsysteme
- Implementation of communication between heating system modules via the SOME/IP interface in C++
- Development of additional software components in C++
- Execution of unit tests and integration tests in the GitLab CI workflow
- Development of desktop publishing functionality
- Tools: C++, Python, Linux, Robot Framework
Denis V.
Last position:
AUTOSAR Software Engineer at Pioneer R&D Europe
Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.
Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.
Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.
Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.
Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.
Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe
Languages: C, Python
Standards: AUTOSAR
Reshmi S.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Aumovio Engineering Services (formerly Continental Engineering Services)
- Programming: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB
- Feature Owner for SecOC and FvM, leading development, integration, and validation
- Strong ECU hardware understanding for debugging
- Integrated AUTOSAR security modules: CSM, Crypto, CryIf, and HSM
- Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration
- Implemented Secure Boot with DMA on Chorus MCU, improving boot performance
- Designed HSM key management and UDS-based key verification features
- Developed Python automation scripts to improve validation efficiency
- Performed ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliant development and testing
- Implemented diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs) for fault detection and reliability
- Strong knowledge of 32-bit MCU architectures and real-time systems
- Proficient in embedded C, compiler/debugger tools, and CANoe
- Experience with TLS, IPsec, key management, and Ethernet switch configuration
- Created architecture and system documentation for cross-team alignment
- Supported production ECU flashing and large-scale deployments
- Conducted functional safety-related tests to ensure system reliability
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Peter J.
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
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Statistics of experts using SOME/IP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using SOME/IP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SOME/IP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (80%)
- Information Technology (80%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (30%)
- Education (30%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Construction (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SOME/IP does
SOME/IP, or Scalable service-Oriented MiddlewarE over IP, is a communication protocol used in automotive systems. It lets electronic control units offer services, discover them on a network and exchange structured data or remote procedure calls over automotive Ethernet. The protocol is closely associated with AUTOSAR and service-oriented vehicle architectures.
Where it runs
SOME/IP supports connected functions that need flexible communication between vehicle systems rather than fixed signal paths. Common applications include:
- Infotainment and multimedia services
- Advanced driver assistance data exchange
- Vehicle diagnostics and software updates
- Body, comfort and gateway communication
- Central computing and zonal architectures
It can carry event notifications, request-response messages and fire-and-forget calls across in-vehicle networks.
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work with AUTOSAR Classic and AUTOSAR Adaptive, automotive Ethernet, UDP, TCP and service discovery. They use interface definitions, data types, serialization rules and deployment descriptions to connect SOME/IP services across embedded and high-performance computing environments. Tooling may include Vector, Elektrobit, ETAS, dSPACE or OEM-specific validation environments.
When companies need expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when a vehicle program introduces service-oriented communication or moves functions onto Ethernet. Typical signals include:
- Defining service interfaces and compatibility rules
- Integrating Adaptive applications with existing ECUs
- Diagnosing service discovery or serialization faults
- Testing timing, availability and network behavior
- Reviewing vendor or AUTOSAR configuration
Specialists can also support release work when internal teams need focused knowledge without a permanent hire.
What strong specialists deliver
A capable SOME/IP professional understands both the protocol details and the vehicle context. They can trace messages from interface definition through serialization, transport and application handling. They distinguish configuration errors from network, timing and integration problems, then document fixes clearly for software, validation and systems teams.
They also know when UDP, TCP, multicast or reliable delivery is appropriate, and how service discovery behaves during startup, restart and partial network availability.
Choosing the right professional
Assess practical evidence rather than a protocol keyword alone. Look for experience with real AUTOSAR integrations, service interface design, packet analysis, test automation and interoperability across suppliers. Ask how the specialist would investigate missing offers, incorrect payloads, incompatible versions or unreliable event delivery.
For teams in Germany, remote collaboration often works well when interface ownership and test access are clear. On-site work can help during vehicle, bench or supplier integration, while German and English communication may both matter in cross-company programs.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SOME/IP? These answers cover the essentials.
SOME/IP is used to exchange services and structured data between electronic control units over automotive Ethernet. It supports service discovery, event notifications, request-response communication and remote procedure calls in connected vehicle architectures.
SOME/IP is more service-oriented and flexible than CAN-based signal communication, making it suitable for richer data and dynamic system architectures. CAN remains useful for simple, predictable control messages, while SOME/IP is often considered alongside DDS or proprietary middleware for higher-level vehicle functions.
A strong SOME/IP specialist usually understands AUTOSAR Classic or Adaptive, automotive Ethernet, UDP, TCP and service discovery. Packet analysis, interface modeling, embedded software integration and automated testing are also valuable when diagnosing end-to-end communication.
The right level of SOME/IP experience depends on the assignment. Interface review may need focused protocol knowledge, while gateway integration, service discovery debugging or vehicle validation calls for a professional who has handled complete AUTOSAR communication paths.
Yes, SOME/IP work can often be done remotely when specialists have access to specifications, logs, simulation environments and test results. On-site presence in Germany can still be useful for vehicle or hardware-in-the-loop testing, especially during supplier integration.
Ask a SOME/IP professional to explain how they would isolate service discovery failures, malformed payloads and version mismatches. Strong answers connect protocol behavior with AUTOSAR configuration, network traces, test evidence and a clear method for reproducing faults.
Typical SOME/IP issues include unavailable services, incorrect endpoint configuration, incompatible data types and unexpected multicast behavior. Timing, startup order, firewall settings and differences between supplier implementations can also affect reliable communication.
SOME/IP remains relevant where vehicles use centralized computing, zonal networks and service-oriented applications. Its fit depends on the communication needs, safety design and middleware strategy, so specialists should evaluate it alongside alternatives such as DDS rather than treating it as a universal choice.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 717 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Automotive (80%), Information Technology (80%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (90%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SOME/IP
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